For a brief period of procrastination, I finally handed over a delicate project to Al's Remodeling…read moreInc. The proprietor was Mr Al Zapien of San Francisco. A. Referral from Home Depot in Colma, CA. Although, the project was comparatively small, the outcome would greatly inflate the value of our property. The project involved rebuilding of the main stair landing & tiling. The tilings of a medium size 4 handrails. The strength of the rebuild stair landing was based upon the specifications of Mr Al Zapien. This included steel bars & bulky wood support that would prevent deterioration of the longevity of the structure. As far as, the brand of the tile, I ordered the "Ahfir Handmade Cement Tile" ( Yellow & Green ). I paid approximately, $1,541.00. The processed of tilings was precised in all aspects. The design was vividly clarified. It is a master piece that radiated beauty & serenity. Due to the professionalism of Mr Al Zapien & the outstanding craftsmanship of his team, I am compelled to discuss my next intended project. A more diversified objective involving a new drainage system that will give way to a full size bathroom in our basement. With all my confidence & trustworthy to Mr Al Zapien. Thank you.

Al did an amazing job on our main bathroom remodel. He was able to bring to reality exactly what we…read moreenvisioned with efficiency and professionalism. Al helped design every component of the bathroom with functionality and aesthetic in mind. Everything was done with meticulous detail, and the quality of the work is noticed by everyone who has seen it. My friends say it looks like a spa bathroom and it sure feels like one! I would highly recommend Al's services and would not hesitate to have him complete my next project.

February 3, 2016 RE:…read moreKenney Construction 925-372-7758 www.KenneyRemodeling.com This is a letter of high recommendation for David Kenney of Kenney Construction. At first I thought I would make my comments short and sweet, but I now find it difficult to do so. If I were limited to three adjectives describing David and my experience with him they would be: trustworthy, meticulous, and punctual. But I cannot stop there. First of all, my husband and I did our homework. We obtained bids from six or more contractors. Several just gave us a total figure without a line by line expense breakdown/description for our kitchen and bathroom remodel. These were Diamond Certified companies who expected us to sign a contract for over $60,000 upon their initial visit! One contractor gave us an uncomfortably low bid and upon deeper investigation we found his experience consisted of having installed a ceiling fan! Then we found David Kenney, general contractor. We felt comfortable with him from the start. He visited our home several times, looked at our cabinet design plan, asked many questions about the necessary electrical and plumbing changes, type of flooring, etc. We sensed that he is a knowledgeable tradesman, not a salesman. After a few days he emailed us a line by line contract describing exactly what he charges and for what. Example: there is a line for cabinet installation with a stated amount per cabinet. David was gracious about mentioning where we could save some money. He said "You can get your own permits, if I do it you're just paying me for my time". We pulled our own permits and did our own demolition, which saved us some money. David and his son, Alan, do all of the work. We loved this about our experience. We would not be comfortable with a parade of various subcontractors and their guys coming in and out of our home. Let me just say that both Alan and David are pleasant, courteous, and hardworking. They arrive when they say they will and don't quit until they've finished their task for the day. My husband and I feel completely comfortable being away from home while they are working. And they were very careful about not letting our pets out from their confinement in the other part of the house! David was great about suggesting places to go locally to look for tile and granite. He told us which fabricators he has worked with that do a good job. He measured and re-measured before advising us how much tile to buy of each kind. One of the things I appreciated most was being included in the decisions involved in tackling the "problems" that inevitably pop up during a remodel. Like our laundry room pocket door being out of whack. Did we want to pay for taking it all apart and rehanging it properly, or would it be ok to shave off a piece on one side that would never be noticed? David and Alan's attention to detail is wonderful; they are experienced craftsmen. I explained that I wanted our wood-look floor tile to have a random look. I didn't want to look at it and see an obvious pattern of placement. David was so good about sorting the planks into like piles and then handing them to Alan to set in the "random" way I described. He did the same thing with our backsplash. I was adamant about not being able to see a definite placement pattern of the accent tiles. The guys delivered my vision to a tee! David estimated our remodel would take five or six weeks. He and Alan finished in four! They came every day and did not juggle us around while doing other jobs. I really couldn't ask for anything more positive from this remodel experience. David and Alan came through on every level. I highly recommend them for work on your home. They know their trade and take pride in the outcome of their projects. Jerry and Marcia David, Pleasant Hill, California

We hired Kenny Construction to replace a sliding glass door in our kitchen that was leaking. We are…read morevery pleased with the job they did. David and his son are very professional, gave us realistic quotes and timeframes for the work to be completed and stuck to them. They explained and discussed the problems and their plan for fixing them. They were very detailed with the finish work perfectly matching and touch up painting the outside stucco so you'd never guess anything was done. The door looks great and we couldn't be more pleased. We would definitely use them again. Adam G

We recently hired Behan Builders to give our small bathroom a facelift, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and respectful of our home. They did an excellent job maximizing the limited space, offering smart design suggestions that made a big difference in both functionality and appearance. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding--everything from the tile work to the fixtures was completed with great attention to detail. The project was finished on time and within budget, which we really appreciated. They also kept the work area clean and made the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our bathroom now feels modern, fresh, and much more comfortable to use. We would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work.

We recently hired this team for some door reinforcement work, and the experience was excellent from…read morestart to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly knew their craft. The upgrades feel solid and well done. Highly recommend!

Great company and owner Benjamin and team! Very very happy…read morewith the personal attention, care, communication and professionalism that they provide. Several jobs completed, small and big jobs. Highly recommend.

I strongly caution you against hiring Ben. In replacing a door he significantly damaged the frame…read more Amidst a variety of other unprofessionalism that I have added details to below, I requested that the damage be repaired. Within a few hours, he billed me for more than the original estimate and refused to arrange for a time to repair the damage, despite my reasonable offer to reimburse him for out of pocket immediately. He proceeds to invoice me for the original amount and adds a 10% late fee for every month. This finally comes to a head when he sues me in Small Claims Court. Frankly, given Ben's unprofessionalism, I was grateful for the judge to help me manage this issue. So, unless you like settling up bills in small claims court, I would not engage with him. Below are more details: Late January, I connected with ManVan Handyman via Yelp to install rain protection on my backdoor. Benjamin came to my home and gave an estimate of 4 hours + materials. We scheduled the work for the following week. Ahead of the workday, I asked Ben if I needed to prepare anything. He said nothing. Ben arrives late and parks his truck with a dog in it on the sidewalk in front of my house. I am working in my office in the front of the house. I introduce myself and make it clear that I am available should he need anything. Ben makes unprofessional statements about my appearance. After inspecting the area, Ben leaves my apartment, unlocking the front door without my permission, and then goes to purchase supplies. He returns by just walking in the now unlocked front door, without warning. His car is again parked illegally on the sidewalk with a dog in it. Dog starts barking. Ben commences work. He does not lay down a tarp or do any preparation of the location. He proceeds to use a saw and damage the door frame. There is a crack in the trim surrounding the door on the front and back frame and a 1.5 inch gap between the molding and the floor. There is a lot of smudging and dirt and dust everywhere. See photos below. Ben admits that he made a mistake and mismeasured the door and there is additional work needed. Ben has also invited a colleague into the house without my permission. Ben has also brought in his lunch and has created a mess on my kitchen table. His dog is barking from the car in the front of the house. A neighbor rings my doorbell and informs me they will call Animal Welfare if something is not done about the dog barking from the illegally parked car out front. When I tell Ben this, he replies, "you know, that's just the way it's going to be." I tell him he needs to address the issue immediately. He says he will and instructs his colleague to finish. I ask Ben when and how he will complete the job, as there is much damage to the molding surrounding the door. Ben says he can have someone finish the job that week and we should identify a time via text message. Ben leaves to deal with his dog. I have to specify all of the cleanup items for the colleague. Dust is still everywhere. The next day I receive an invoice from ManVan Handyman for $1200 to cover the first day of the work and materials. Note, this work that resulted in damage to my door frame was already above the original estimate. I reply saying the I will gladly reimburse for any out of pocket expenses that they send me receipts for. However, I note, I will not pay for any labor until the project is completed. The person on the text (I believe it is the colleague who came to clean up) replies by saying this is not their policy and they will not send someone to complete the job until the original invoice is paid. I request a phone call, and on that conversation I reiterate my offer to: Reimburse for any out-of-pocket expenses if they can send me copies of receipts To schedule a time for the team to complete the job I note that this job needs to be completed with professionalism as there were multiple issues with the service provided by Ben initially The person on the phone says they will talk to the team. I follow-up a few days later, they say they will not schedule a time to repair the door and that I must pay the entire invoice. They continue to send me invoices for work, and are include a $120 / month late fee. This late fee is far beyond a reasonable amount and represents a 100% annual interest rate on the invoice. In the meantime, I have contacted an alternative contractor to repair the work on the door. Their estimate is $800 for materials and 8 hours of labor at $127.5 / hour. So $1820 to repair the damage they caused.

Very impressed with Alex's work! He was able to get us scheduled quickly and get the job done…read morebefore a major holiday. Alex is knowledgeable and was able to recommend higher quality paint that can stand up to two toddlers. He painted a couple of accent walls and repainted two high traffic walls for us while matching the existing color perfectly. The quality of his work is great and we couldn't be happier with the results!

Alex and Norma did a fantastic job repainting our kitchen cabinets. We were happy with the…read morebeautiful finish of our cabinets, which originally had lots of wear-and-tear. They sanded and primed the cabinets, then added several layers of new blue paint. Everything looked very even and there was no stray paint in the rest of our kitchen. My only quibble is that the job went 3 days over schedule, which is not great for a 4-day job. I would budget in extra time if you are thinking of hiring them, but overall would still recommend Pro Painting.

I hired Blackline Construction to do some fairly significant construction on my 4-unit apartment…read morebuilding in SF, including building a new bathroom, significant shear wall and foundation work, replacing and relocating all of the electric panels and meters, completely repiping the building with new copper, and a whole laundry list of smaller items. The job was long and got changed a bunch of times along the way. All four apartments were occupied, and all were impacted significantly by the work. Klaus and hie team had to work around the schedules of each of the tenants for access, cutting power and water, etc. Their communication was excellent and they went out of their way to minimize inconvenience and disruption to my tenants. The quality of the work is outstanding; Klaus and Joe take pride in their work, and it shows. The new bathroom -the most visible part of the work they did - is beautiful. Every single day they took time to clean up thoroughly before leaving. They were patient in answering my questions and explaining things throughout the job. Klaus and his team were 100% reliable, always showing up when promised. Never, in a job that ultimately spanned nine months, did I worry that my contractor had forgotten me or that they were too busy with other jobs to worry about mine. When something went wrong, as is probably inevitable on a project of this size, Klaus was more than fair in reaching an agreeable solution. This was a complex job with a lot of pieces to juggle, and Blackline really surpassed my expectations. I would not hesitate for a second to hire them again, and I will sing their praises to anyone who will listen. If you're planning any major remodeling or renovation, I strongly encourage you to give them a call.

Klaus and his team are true professionals. They do amazing work, are super trustworthy and give you…read morecandid insights on timeline and budget that they stick to. They managed to renovate our home during the pandemic and meet and surpass all of our expectations during the project. I am so appreciative to have partnered with them and we will absolutely have a long term relationship, as finding people you can trust and that do as great of a job isn't easy.

Our homes paint (stucco) was tired. We made the decision to…read morehave it painted. I have to admit that the "chore" of picking a color is really a thing. We contacted several companies. We chose Westerlund. Kevin from Westerlund was a real jewel. Full of patience with a couple who could not make up their minds. He made suggestions, which as it turned out was invaluable. His crew arrived each day, worked diligently, cared for our landscaping, attended to our cats, as needed, and protected those area not being painted (a brand new redwood fence). We are pleased with the results. Try them, you'll like them!!!

I am very happy with the outside painting of my house. Kevin and his team are very professional…read more The quality is a 5 star! The cost fit my budget. I was very impressed the way the way his team cleans up after the job is done!

Disclaimer- I was toms employee but I love this guy so much I had to review him as a boss and…read moreservice provider! Tom is an honest man and I've learned so much from him! His 30 years of experience really show in his work! He does not cut corners and he delivers a great product every time with high integrity and cares for his employees deeply in the process! Thanks Tom!

Tom remodeled our attic space into lovely home office a couple of years ago. The project was on…read morethe smaller side and it was difficult to find a great contractor who wanted this kind of work. A friend recommended Taylors Nailers and it worked out beautifully. Tom paid attention to details, while both honoring our budget and dealing with changes (like, let's do a wall of built in shelves, and let's sound proof the floor for the drummer husband). He rolled with it all. And he dealt with the city of oakland's incessant questions about permitting. The end result is a great space that fits flawlessly with our house and style.